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Catch an early ferry to the Statue of Liberty for a tour before the crowds arrive

Climb to the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty for impressive views of Manhattan

Experience the process immigrants to America went through on Ellis Island

Learn about the memorials of Battery Park

Stay on Ellis Island to explore at leisure, or return to the mainland with your guide

Walk the Stairs of Separation at Ellis Island Immigration Museum

Well done Jerry!

Well organized, left on time. Could not have asked for a better guide with Jerry. Even laid on his back to take photos of each group in front of the Statue.

Christopher from , United States

Overview

Enjoy views of New York on a 3.5-hour early access tour of the Statue of Liberty. Take one of the 1st ferries to Liberty Island, and climb to the pedestal of “Lady Liberty.” Then, enjoy a guided tour of Ellis Island Immigration Center museum.

What to Expect

Learn the history of one of New York’s most iconic monuments on an half-day early access tour of the Statue of Liberty.

Meet your guide for a little context of the sites around Battery Park. See memorials that many tourists miss, and hear stories about Castle Clinton National Monument, Pier A Harbor House, the American Merchant Mariner’s Memorial, the Sphere, and New York Korean War Veteran’s Memorial.

Then, take the ferry to Liberty Island, enjoying priority boarding to get the best seats. Arrive at the Statue of Liberty before the crowds for stunning views back over the city. Follow your guide up to the pedestal, getting closer to “Lady Liberty” than on a regular visit.

Learn how she was gifted to the US by France, and designed by their finest architects, including Gustav Eiffel. Hear how she wasn’t as warmly received as you might think, and about the struggle that got her on her feet and made her special to the people of New York.

Climb back on the ferry to cross to Ellis Island. Follow in the footsteps of 12 million immigrants, and learn about the process they went through to settle in America. Walk the Stairs of Separation to understand the island’s 2 very different names: “The Island of Hope” and “The Island of Tears.” Explore the museum’s impressive collection of interactive displays.

Feel free to stay on Ellis Island a little longer to explore at leisure, or head back to the mainland with your guide by ferry.

What's Included

Local guide

Tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Museum

Pedestal tickets for the Statue of Liberty

All ferry tickets between Battery Park, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island

Priority ferry boarding from Battery Park to the Statue of Liberty

What's Not Included

Statue of Liberty Crown

Gratuities

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Food and drinks

Meeting Point

Meet at the front entrance of Pier A Harbor House, 22 Battery Place, to the right of the Statue of Liberty ferry and Castle Clinton
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Know Before You Go

• Tour participants must be able to climb and descend 215 stairs from the Statue lobby to the top of the pedestal
• Please note that guests will need to pass through airport style security to enter the Statue of Liberty. Certain items are not permitted in the Statue of Liberty, and such items will be confiscated and not returned. Please refer to the Statue of Liberty’s guidelines on specific prohibited items
• Please be aware that upon arrival at Liberty Island, if you are carrying a backpack or large bag, you will be required to put your bag(s) into a locker at a cost of USD 2, payable in bills only (no coins accepted). Please be sure to have dollar bills for the lockers